Kolby Fedore
Born and raised in Wyoming, she has deep roots in the communities she covers and a strong connection to the region.
Before getting into news, she spent a handful of years teaching college writing at Montana State University. She eventually made her way back to Wyoming, where she found her stride in news media and radio.
Latest from Kolby Fedore
Wyoming Sheriff Orders "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" Look For New Cruiser
When Laramie County Sheriff Brian Kozak wanted a new design for the newest SUV in the fleet, he asked a local artist to create a "Clint Eastwood High Plains Drifter" look. "It looks pretty badass," Kozak said, noting he's received many compliments.
Kolby FedoreJune 06, 2026
'No Permission, Just Shoot': Instagram Videos Lead To Wyoming Poaching Charges
A Washington man faces 14 Wyoming poaching-related charges after Game and Fish investigators say Instagram videos and phone data exposed illegal hunts over more than 10 years. “No permission, just shoot,” the man messaged, Game and Fish says.
Kolby FedoreJune 05, 2026
Laramie Couple Charged After Meth-Filled Syringe Found In Baby's Crib
A Laramie couple was bound over to felony-level court this week after a meth-filled syringe was found in their baby's crib. Both claimed the syringe belonged to the other, while the baby’s mother admitted using meth, according to court documents.
Kolby FedoreJune 04, 2026
Riverton Man Who Slit Man’s Throat And Dumped Body Gets Life In Prison
A Riverton man who admitted to slitting the throat of another man, wrapping his body in hotel bedding and dumping it in the snow was sentenced Thursday to life in prison. "Even after the victim was dead, the violence did not stop,” said the prosecutor.
Kolby FedoreJune 04, 2026
Man Sets Fire To Controversial Book In Cheyenne Library, Then Pulls Alarm
Cheyenne police are evaluating whether a man could face charges for setting fire to a book, tossing it into the Laramie County Library and pulling a fire alarm. The book he burned, “Paper Towns,” has been targeted by some school districts for removal.
Kolby FedoreJune 03, 2026
Torrington Family Says Suspect Turns Self In For Shooting Mutilated Rottweilers
A Torrington family says the Goshen County Sheriff’s Office told them a suspect turned himself in for shooting their Rottweilers, whose mutilated bodies were found in the North Platte River. The sheriff’s office confirms there is a suspect in the case.
Kolby FedoreJune 03, 2026
Lincoln County Man Accused Of Beating, Shaking Down Man Who Owes Him Money
A Lincoln County man is accused of beating a man to coerce him to sign over a truck and equipment during a daylong shakedown over a debt. “Catch people like you and string you up and flog you daily,” police say the contractor threatens on video.
Kolby FedoreJune 02, 2026
Gillette Man Goes On Shooting Spree In Colorado Town Before Shooting Self
Police in Montrose, Colorado, say a Gillette resident bought a gun in Wyoming, drove hundreds of miles and unleashed a shooting spree before taking his own life. “The risk to public safety was high,” police say, adding they don't know why he did it.
Kolby FedoreJune 02, 2026
Torrington Family Says Rottweilers Were Mutilated And Dumped In The River
A Torrington family is in shock after finding their mutilated dogs partially submerged in the North Platte River. Angelica Garcia said one dog's head was removed and the other was missing its neck and chest. "They were family dogs," she said.
Kolby FedoreJune 01, 2026
What The Heck … Is That Medieval Castle-Looking Thing On The Snowy Range Byway?
The observation deck that looks like a Medieval castle ruin has turned heads for decades in the Medicine Bow range. For Laramie photographer David Peel, the 11,000-foot elevation and lack of light pollution make it a great place for astrophotography.
Kolby FedoreMay 31, 2026
75 Years Later, a Casper Woman’s Fridge Is Still Running, Cold Schlitz Inside
More than a year after a Casper woman died, her daughters found a 75-year-old Coldspot refrigerator, hidden by cobwebs and insulation, humming with life. In fact, the fridge from the 1950s, was keeping 30-year-old cans of Schlitz ice-cold.
Kolby FedoreMay 30, 2026
Trucker Faces Homicide Charges For 2025 Green River Tunnel Inferno That Killed 3
A trucker accused of triggering a 26-vehicle crash in the Green River Tunnel in 2025 that killed three people now faces homicide charges. “Human error was the primary factor contributing to these crashes,” says an affidavit supporting the charges filed last week.
Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026
Hyundai Clocked At 117 MPH On I-25 Near Wheatland — With Child Onboard
The Wyoming Highway Patrol reported Friday that a Hyundai clocked at 117 mph on I-25 near Wheatland had a child onboard in an improperly secured car seat. "If you hit something at 117 mph, it's essentially a death sentence,” said the agency’s spokesman.
Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026
Newcastle Police Sergeant Accused Of Stalking, Chasing Nurse With Loaded Gun
A now-former Newcastle police officer has been charged with stalking a nurse and chasing her with a loaded gun. "U made this worse by not coming outside,” police say he texted her during an hourslong vigil outside a local hospital where she was working.
Kolby FedoreMay 29, 2026
Wyoming Woman Flees Police At 120 MPH, Gets Hit By Her Own Car
Dashcam video released Thursday shows the wild end to a 120 mph Wyoming I-80 chase where a woman was struck by her own moving car as she bailed out and ran on foot. Even with two flat tires, she was still driving more than 100 mph, officials report.
Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026
Cody Woman Turns Self In Nearly 2 Years After Decomposing Man Found In Bed
Nearly two years after the decomposing body of a Cody man was found in a house after a weekend drug bender with a female friend, the woman turned herself in to authorities this week. She said she wants to “take accountability for my actions."
Kolby FedoreMay 28, 2026
Truck Stops On Alert After Credit Card Skimmer Found In Rock Springs
Police say a credit card skimmer was found on diesel pumps at a Rock Springs gas station off Interstate 80 this week. "I will never — never — pay at the pump because of that,” says a former bank worker who said she handled skimming complaints daily.
Kolby FedoreMay 27, 2026
Lincoln County Jury Finds Star Valley Man Not Guilty In Wife’s Death
After a six-day trial that spanned the Memorial Day weekend, a Lincoln County jury on Tuesday found Jared Erickson not guilty in the death of his wife. "This case has taken an emotional toll on all involved," said his defense attorney.
Kolby FedoreMay 27, 2026
Cheyenne Man Living Under Park Bridge Fights Cops, Threatens To Kill K-9
A Cheyenne man reportedly experiencing some kind of “psychosis” and living under a park bridge fought with four cops and threatened to kill a K-9. He also said he’d been living under the bridge since before the Civil War.
Kolby FedoreMay 26, 2026
Fire Rips Through Office Building Near Teton Pines Clubhouse In Wilson
Heavy smoke hung over the Teton Pines golf course when Forrest Sandberg arrived for work Monday morning. "People lost memories and irreplaceable things," said the facilities manager about watching fire rip through a nearby office building.
Kolby FedoreMay 25, 2026
‘A Big Deal’: No Fuel In Bighorn Recreation Area For Memorial Weekend Boaters
People expecting to spend Memorial Day weekend boating in Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area were surprised to find no fuel available. It’s “a big deal,” say local operators in a sprawling canyon where cell service can be spotty.
Kolby FedoreMay 25, 2026